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Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Suitable for Easing Back Discomfort

Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic Therapy Helps Relieve Back Problems in Harrisburg

We work with many back pain patients in our Harrisburg chiropractic office, and Blake Chiropractic & Rehabilitation and our staff uses a variety of techniques to help get you out of pain and restore your spine's normal, healthy function. We find spinal decompression to be a very effective approach.

What is Spinal Decompression?

To help you better understand spinal decompression therapy, think of the discs in your spine like little balloons filled with jelly. When you squeeze them (which occurs due to normal living, sustaining an injury, or other medical conditions), they can protrude, placing pressure on the nerves in your spinal column. This affects your brain's ability to communicate with tissues in the rest of your body.

If the pressure on the discs becomes too high, they can herniate or bulge. This removes the cushion between your vertebrae and can cause pain. The objective of spinal decompression therapy is to relieve this pressure to help increase your body's function and also reduce your level of discomfort.

Is Spinal Decompression Therapy for Me?

Spinal decompression therapy relieves disc pressure through the use of a specially designed table that gently elongates your spinal column through slow and controlled movements. This lessens the pressure placed on your discs. Some studies state an increase in disc height by as much as 1.3 millimeters after just six weeks of this treatment.

If you're wondering if spinal decompression therapy could help you feel and move better, simply call our Harrisburg office and schedule an appointment with Blake Chiropractic & Rehabilitation today. Your optimal health is our number one priority!

Resources

Apfel CC, Cakmakkaya OS, Richmond C, et al. Restoration of disk height through non-surgical spinal decompression is associated with decreased discogenic low back pain: a retrospective cohort study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2010;11(155). doi:10.1186/1471-2474-11-155

December 19, 2022
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Trust the medical professionals at Blake Chiropractic & Rehab for all of your chiropractic needs. We have more than 26 years of experience and work to ensure your complete satisfaction. Our staff is dedicated to providing top-quality chiropractic care, so make an appointment today. We are conveniently located right off Route 22, beside the Colonial Park Fire Department, and accept most major insurance plans.